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Babies Can Eat Honey From 12 Months of Age, BUT…

Posted in Baby food preparation tips, Nutrition on Feb 12th, 2010

Most of us are aware that babies under 12 months of age should not be given honey. This is because honey may contain the spores that can lead to botulism poisoning, a serious condition that can even be fatal in extreme cases. The advice to avoid honey in the diets of babies under 12 months [...]

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Can I Give My Baby Cooked Foods Containing Honey?

Posted in Baby food preparation tips, Nutrition on Oct 10th, 2009

You have probably heard that honey should never be given to babies under one year of age. The reason for this is that honey may contain bacteria that could lead to botulism. Once your baby reaches 12 months of age, his digestive system should be developed enough to kill the spores responsible for botulism infection. [...]

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